Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Happy Spring Break!!!!!

Aloha District #66!

I hope everyone is having a safe and wonderful Spring Break!
Relax and Enjoy!
Aloha and best wishes,
Miss Smeltzer

Sunday, March 16, 2008

March Mystery Artist Clues

Mystery Artist Clues for March

1. He was born in Lawton, Pennsylvania, in 1898, From the time he was a little boy, he was fascinated by stars and planets and how machines work.

2. As a kide, he enjoyed making toys out of objects he found, (buttons, cloth, string, wire, and more). He made these toys throughout his teen years.

3. He was best known for his moving sculpture called mobiles. He made them out of abstract metal shapes and painted them his favorite colors.

4. Many of his mobiles were based on images from the solar system. He made them to float in space naturally whenever a breeze came along.

Artwork displayed in class: Lobster Trap and Fish Tail

Last day to vote on the mystery artist is March 31!!!!

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Dr. Seuss Art Contest!!!

*****ATTENTION DISTRICT #66 ART STUDENTS!!!!*****

District #66 PTO is sponsoring a Dr. Seuss Art Poster Contest!!

Who can participate? Any District #66 Students (K-8)

What should I create? A poster featuring your favorite Dr. Seuss character.

How big should be my paper be? 8 1/2 x 11 inches or bigger

What materials can I create with? crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint and more! (please make sure your work is dry before turning it in!)

Where do I turn my work in? Turn your work into your school office or give it to your classroom teacher.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME ON THE BACK WITH YOUR GRADE AND TEACHER'S NAME TOO!!!